UNSPSC 85712261: Fusion of right shoulder joint with autologous tissue substitute, open approach

This classification denotes the group of activities that yields a surgical intervention or procedure to fusion of right shoulder joint with autologous tissue substitute, open approach. This surgical intervention or procedure is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 as code 0RGJ07Z

UNSPSC 85712261 Fusion of right shoulder joint with autologous tissue substitute, open approach is a Commodity code that does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently being solicited under it. The recent opportunities in the source block focus on occupational medical surveillance, disability medical evaluations, pharmacy benefit management, temporary health professional staffing, surgical procedure carve-out networks, and emergency medical services for detained youth — none of which involve orthopedic joint fusion surgery or implantable medical devices. The code's nominal scope describes a specific surgical procedure and implant, but the state and local market posting under this code tag is acquiring administrative healthcare services, staffing, and benefit management rather than surgical interventions or orthopedic implants.

The source contains no relevant opportunities for state and local procurement of fusion procedures, implants, or related surgical goods under this code. The mismatch between the code's technical name and the actual procurement activity posted under it suggests either a data-coding error in the underlying procurement system or a fundamental misapplication of the UNSPSC taxonomy to these healthcare service solicitations. Business development professionals should verify the correct code assignment before pursuing opportunities in this category.